The Physics of Judo

Welcome to the Physics of Judo web page. This page is about judo and how various concepts in physics apply to it. There are several physics concepts that are at work when practicing judo, but I will only focus on three major ones. They are Newton's Three Laws of Motion, gravity, and momentum. Please click on the follwing links to discover how these concepts work in judo.

Physics Concepts in Judo

Newton's Three Laws of Motion: Motion in Judo
Gravity Made Me Fall!!!: Gravity in Judo
Momentum in Judo: Another Physics Concept


Learn more about judo at these sites!

Judo Information Site: Encino Judo Club Homepage
UC Berkeley Judo Club Homepage: A University Club
San Jose State University Judo Club Homepage: A University Club
Palo Alto Judo Club: List of Judo Links
United States Judo Federation Homepage: One of the governing bodies of US judo
United States Judo, Inc. Homepage: One of the governing bodies of US judo
United States Judo Association Homepage: One of the governing bodies of US judo
International Judo Federation Homepage: Governing body of judo internationally